Eric Smith, junior vice commander of VFW Post 6542, presents the honor roll of local veterans who died during the past year. Looking on is Commander Bob Richardson of American Legion Post 25 who served as master of ceremonies for the event. (Photo: Walter Geiger)

Multiple Veterans Day observances were on tap Monday throughout Barnesville-Lamar County. A large crowd was on hand for the tradition observance at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month at the Veterans Memorial in front of the library.